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Beyond Numbers: Why Korea Needs a Structural Revolution in Occupational Safety

(C) CTV News As the world celebrates Christmas, a somber reality persists in South Korea. While many enjoy the festive season, hundreds of families are grieving the loss of loved ones who never retur
The Siege of Merit: MIT Stands as a Bulwark Against Federal Encroachment

CAMBRIDGE, MA — The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has long stood apart from the landscape of American higher education. Today, it finds itself at the center of a high-stakes ideolo

South Korea’s 2026 Economic Paradox: Record Exports Mask Deepening Structural Crises

As 2026 approaches, a profound disconnect has emerged between South Korea’s macroeconomic indicators and the actual economic sentiment on the ground. Despite record-breaking semiconductor export

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The Era of 'Standing Seats' in the Sky: Possibilities and Ethical Dilemmas: When discussing the future of air travel, the two values of cost-efficiency and passenger comfort invariably clash. The recent res ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.23

Paraguay Grapples with Escalating Drug Crisis, Urgent National Response Needed: Paraguay is currently facing a severe drug problem that has reached a level threatening the safety and future of the entire societ ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.15

Children in Crisis: Paraguay's 147 Child Protection System Receives 1,266 Cases of Abuse, Exploitation, and Neglect in April: The 147 emergency hotline system of Paraguay's Ministry of Children and Adolescents (Ministerio de la Niñez y la Adolescenc ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.06

The Unconscionable Deportation of a US Citizen Child: A Stain on American Justice: The recent revelation reported by POLITICO regarding the deportation of a two-year-old United States citizen, identified only as V ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.03

The Unraveling of America's Academic Sanctuary: A Shadow of Fear and Uncertainty: "America is a nation of immigrants, a symbol of openness, inclusivity, and free research. Yet, since the Trump administration, the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.27

Why is Bindaetteok Called 'Tteok' and Not 'Jeon'? A Culinary Journey Through Seoul's History: The humble bindaetteok, a savory pancake made from ground mung beans, holds a unique place in Korean culinary history, its very na ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.26

A Timeless Taste of Nostalgia: Jajangmyeon and the Memories of a Lifetime: Jajangmyeon, the iconic black bean sauce noodles, stands as a culinary emblem of modern Incheon, South Korea. Born in the late 19t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.26

Two-Thirds of South Korean Parents Believe Their Children's Success or Failure is Their Responsibility: A recent report by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs (KIHASA) reveals that a significant majority of South Korean ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.25

The Shadow of the Great Depression Looms Over Trump's Tariff Policies: In 2025, US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies are casting a shadow over the global economy. High tariffs targeti ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.20

Trump's Tariff War: Will it Lead to America's Economic Decline? The Risk of Following Argentina's Path: As U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariff war intensifies, there are growing concerns that it could severely harm the U.S. ec ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.15

Reading Trump's Mind: Taiwan Moves in Lockstep with US First Agenda: Taipei - Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's President, must have watched with bated breath as the island nation's trade and defense policies s ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.10

Navigating the Storm: US-Brazil Relations at a Crossroads in a Tumultuous 2025: The looming specter of Donald Trump's return to the US presidency casts a long shadow over the international landscape, with the r ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.09

Abuse of Power to Be Wary Of: Crisis of Democracy in Paraguay: Thirty-six years after Paraguay's recovery of democracy, concerns about a regression towards authoritarianism are growing amidst v ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.09

School Feeding: Untapped Potential - The Cases of Paraguay and Lessons from Brazil: Poverty reduction data in Paraguay indicates that the expansion of the "Zero Hunger School Feeding Program" has significantly impa ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.09

Anxious Roads of Seoul, Drivers' Outcry Amidst Sinkhole Fears: The news of large sinkholes occurring one after another in downtown Seoul has been constantly gnawing at our peace of mind. In par ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.29

Paraguayan youth and drug trafficking: the absence of opportunity and the shadow of crime: According to recent media reports, between 20 to 25 Paraguayan youths are arrested each month at the Foz do Iguaçu Internat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.21

Redefining Elderly Living: Towards Intergenerational Harmony and Dignified Aging: The entry into a super-aged society has brought the issue of elderly housing to the forefront as a critical social challenge. In p ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.19

Can a Nation Be Considered a Rule of Law and Democracy If the Standards of Law Differ Between the Powerful and the People?: The equality before the law is a core value underpinning democracy and the rule of law. However, there are persistent criticisms t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.13

Singapore Spearheads Maritime Decarbonization Amidst Global Trade Shifts: Singapore, a pivotal nexus in global maritime trade, is at the forefront of the maritime industry's decarbonization efforts. Situa ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.11

Right-Wing Violence Engulfs University Campuses: A Crisis of Democracy: Recently, acts of violence by right-wing forces have been incessant on university campuses in South Korea. They are inflicting vio ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.01

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